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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,107.80, 727,661.70 and 367,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,107.80, 727,661.70 and 367,009.80 is: 550,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,107.80 : 727,661.70 = 367,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,107.80/727,661.70 = 367,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,107.80x = 727,661.70 × 367,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,107.80x = 267,058,974,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,058,974,984.66/485,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,514.70

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